University of Dayton student Lydia Payton of Prospect was one of the roughly 70,000 students who took the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) in 2017. But scoring in the 99th percentile, she stands out among medical school student hopefuls.

East Oldham Middle School held an assembly honoring local veterans and thanking them for their service. Veterans entered to a standing ovation and were treated to performances by the student choir and band. They also received cards from elementary school students.